Cynthia "Cindy" Mae Bryan

[To View Live Stream Of This Service Click Here](https://www.oneroomstreaming.com/view/authorise.php?k=1614722705103630) Cynthia “Cindy” Mae Bryan, 82, of Covington, GA, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 at Piedmont Newton Hospital. She was born in Bicknell, Indiana to the late Robert Waldo and Edith (Neal) Horn. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her husband James “Ray” Bryan. She enjoyed watching Atlanta Braves baseball, cooking, shopping, reading and spending time at the beach with her husband. In earlier days, she also loved spending time with her grandchildren, and of course celebrating Christmas with Santa Ray. For her professional career, she diligently worked most of her life as a registered dietitian. Always the animal lover, Cindy cared for dozens of pets during her lifetime. Utilizing the G.I. Bill, she attended Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, and graduated with a Home Economics degree, then she proudly served in the U.S. Army during the early part of the Vietnam War as a dietitian, including serving at Walter Reed Hospital where she had the opportunity to attend to President Dwight D. Eisenhower. During her service she reached the rank of Captain. Her survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Dan and Laney Bryan of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Ansley Bryan, Mary Grace Bryan, Delaney Bryan, and Davis Cahillane; sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Marion Lee of St. Petersburg, FL; niece Amy Lee and her husband Robert McCurdy of St. Petersburg, FL; great niece and great nephew, Kendall and Trevor McCurdy. Cindy is also survived by stepchildren, Beth Knight, Donna Oliver and Jerry Bryan; step grandchildren, Melissa, Chere’, Mike, Jessica, Dottie and Jerry; and finally, six step great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services with Pastor Jeff Clegg officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from noon until 2:00 pm. A Private Interment will follow at Lawnwood Memorial Park. Due to the current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and family members attending visitations and services to please bring and wear a mask while in the building, and are encouraged to practice social distancing. Those who are unable to attend we understand, and appreciate your thoughts and prayers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Newton County Animal Shelter. Condolences may be sent to [http://www.wheelerfuneralhome.com](http://www.wheelerfuneralhome.com). Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services, 11405 Brown Bridge Rd, Covington, 30016 (770) 786-7111.